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kabul
Definition:
(nou) the capital and largest city of Afghanistan; located in eastern Afghanistan
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Common mistakes of kabul pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ka-BUL" /kəˈbʊl/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "KAB-ul" /ˈkæb.əl/. Tip: Practice saying the first syllable louder.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat," resulting in "kabul" sounding like "cab-ul." The accurate first vowel is more like "a" in "father": /ˈkɑː.bəl/. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound being open and broad.
- Final syllable pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "ul" as "ool," leading to "ka-BOOL." The correct pronunciation is more like "uhl" /əl/. Tip: Keep the final syllable short and relaxed.
- Overemphasis on "k": Some learners may exaggerate the "k" sound, saying "KAH-bul." The "k" should be softer, more like "KAB" /kæb/. Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to soften the "k" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some pronounce "kabul" with a long "a," saying "KAA-bul." The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound /ˈkæb.əl/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel length.